Research chemical

For pharmacological research chemicals in the context of drug law avoidance, see Designer drug. For the processes of discovering and devising new pharmacotherapies, see Drug discovery and Drug design.

Research chemicals are chemical substances used by scientists for medical and scientific research purposes. One characteristic of a research chemical is that it is for laboratory research use only; a research chemical is not intended for human or veterinary use. This distinction is required on the labels of research chemicals, and is what exempts them from regulation under parts 100-740 in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (21CFR).[1]